AC Milan striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, injured, is forfeited for the derby against Inter, this Saturday, on behalf of the 24th day of the Italian Championship. This should benefit Frenchman Olivier Giroud. Out injured against Juventus (0-0), on January 23, due to discomfort in the Achilles tendon of the right leg, Zlatan Ibrahimovic, the AC Milan striker (3rd), is forfeited for the derby against Inter (1st), this Saturday, counting for the 24th day of the Italian Championship. This is also the case of the Croatian, Ante Rebic (ankle). read also All the latest Italian football news “That Zlatan is missing is disappointing, explained the coach of the Rossoneri, Stefano Pioli, this Friday at a press conference. We have improved a lot with him, but we have to show that we are also strong without him. » The absence of the Swedish giant could benefit Olivier Giroud, favorite to start at San Siro, which would allow the Frenchman (5 goals in 14 Serie A matches) to participate in his first “Derby della Madonnina”, after being remained on the bench in the first leg, November 7 (1-1). “Giroud is an intelligent and complete footballer, he knows how to connect to the game but above all he knows how to occupy the surface perfectly. […] He is ready “Said Pioli, without however confirming whether he will start. read also Serie A standings